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SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
SunCoke Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SunCoke Energy Forward PE Ratio Chart
SunCoke Energy Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.36
10.74
21.74
10.99
14.07
11.80
SunCoke Energy Quarterly Data
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
39.37
27.03
17.36
11.03
15.31
6.63
10.74
7.22
18.76
21.74
23.15
25.38
11.75
10.99
13.53
14.07
12.68
11.77
12.62
11.80
18.19
SXC vs METC, AREC, AMR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
SunCoke Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 38.88 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #165 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.88. The Steel industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.85. SunCoke Energy's value of 38.88 is 180.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #165 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #165 out of 179 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.85. SunCoke Energy's value of 38.88 is 180.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 13.85, based on 179 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 38.88 is 180.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SunCoke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunCoke Energy (SXC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.20, compared to a current price of $8.36 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 38.88 and 180.7% above the Steel industry median of 13.85. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 38.88 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is SunCoke Energy (SXC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunCoke Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.36 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.20.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Forward PE Ratio: 38.88
GF Value™: $8.20 vs. price of $8.36 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 180.7% above the Steel median (#165 of 179)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SunCoke Energy Inc operates as an independent producer of coke in the Americas. Its coke is mainly used as a principal raw material in the blast furnace steelmaking process as well as in the foundry production of casted iron. The company operates through two segments: Domestic Coke and Industrial Services. It offers metallurgical and thermal coal. The company also provides handling and/or mixing services to steel, coke, electric utility, coal-producing, and other manufacturing-based customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the Domestic Coke segment.
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